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The Hedgehog

2009, Movie, 1h 40min

Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.

Country: France,Italy

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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Balasko steals the show as the prickly concierge with the warmer side.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Andrew Pulver

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...an affecting, watchable tale.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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Le Guillermic is fine in this calm comedy of subverted exteriors and expectations...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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The Hedgehog is a heartwarming and thought-provoking film about the unlikely friendship between a suicidal 11-year-old girl, a reclusive concierge, and a mysterious Japanese man. Paloma, the young protagonist, is a brilliant and curious girl who has lost faith in the world around her. Mrs. Michel, the concierge, is a secret bibliophile who hiding her passion for literature from her wealthy employers. When Mr. Ozu, a charming and enigmatic Japanese man, moves into the building, he discovers Mrs. Michel's secret and a beautiful friendship blossoms between the three. As they share their love for books and philosophy, Paloma begins to question her pessimistic outlook on life and learns to appreciate the beauty of human connection.

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